Places to visit near

River Ridge

River Ridge is a town in Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 13,494 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit: 62 forts & heritage, 59 churches and 46 museums. The must-see places are Lafreniere Park, Bayou Segnette State Park and 17th Street Canal.

29.9602° N, 90.2156° WPop. 13,494

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Within 30 km241 places
Within 50 km246
Must-see76
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from River Ridge

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:53 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave River Ridge
  2. Lafreniere Parkpark · 45 min
  3. New Basin Canal Parkpark · 45 min
  4. 17th Street Canallake · 45 min
  5. Audubon Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Bayou Segnette State Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in River Ridge
Today’s loopRiver RidgeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near River Ridge?

Lafreniere Park (park, about 5 km), Bayou Segnette State Park (park, about 11 km), 17th Street Canal (lake, about 11 km), Audubon Park (park, about 11 km), Audubon Zoo (nature spot, about 12 km), Lincoln Park (park, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of River Ridge?

246 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 59 churches, 46 museums, 45 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to River Ridge?

Gram Parsons, about 4 km by road; Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to River Ridge?

Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; All Saints Episcopal Church (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from River Ridge?

Start in River Ridge, visit Lafreniere Park, then New Basin Canal Park, then 17th Street Canal, then Audubon Park, then Bayou Segnette State Park, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.